Leviticus 25:24

Translations

Modern

Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land.

Traditional

And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.

Literal

And in all the land of your possession, you shall grant redemption of the land.

Latin

…unde cuncta regio possessionis vestræ sub redemptionis conditione vendetur.

Original

Hebrew

English

Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land.

Notes

Leviticus 25:1–55

Just as seven days made a week ending in a Sabbath day, every seven years ended with a Sabbath year. After seven Sabbath years, or 49 years, came a special year called the Year of Jubilee. Like so many holy days, these times were meant for reflecting on Israel's shared identity and their relationship with God.

Every Israelite, both free and servant, had a place in God’s kingdom. So, those bound in servitude were set free during the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25:39–43). To reduce poverty and protect families, land sales were limited to fifty years. After that, the land returned to the original owner's family or clan.

The land belonged to God, and the Israelites were only "residents" (25:23). But it is unlikely that they actually used these laws. The best land ended up belonging to wealthy landowners (Isaiah 5:8–10; compare Amos 5:11).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes The Family Redeemer

Related verses

Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Ephesians 1:14
…who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.
Leviticus 25:51–53
If many years remain, he must pay for his redemption in proportion to his purchase price.
Leviticus 25:31
But houses in villages with no walls around them are to be considered as open fields. They may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the Jubilee.
Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
Leviticus 25:27
…he shall calculate the years since its sale, repay the balance to the man to whom he sold it, and return to his property.
Romans 8:23
Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

Glossary

Beggar Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Feasts and Festivals of Israel Freedom, Liberty History of Israel Jubilee Year Leviticus, Book of Ransom Sabbath

Topics

Agriculture or Farming was Promoted Amongst the Jews by The Rights of Redemption Agriculture: Laws Concerning Jubilee: Laws Concerning Land: Sale and Redemption of, Laws Concerning Our Environment Taking Care of the Earth The Feast of Jubilee: Enactments Respecting: Redemption of Sold Property

Leviticus 25:24

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